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AD53 KRZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,074 mi
Last recorded128,074 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 128,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 115,386 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 May 2016 115,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 May 2015 98,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2015 97,990 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 72,154 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 72,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 62,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

hanger at backbox corroded and thin

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 31 Mar 2011 54,478 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

hanger at backbox corroded and thin

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 27 Feb 2010 48,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 40,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers wiper blade torn at edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,002 miles

drivers wiper blade torn at edge

Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,322 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AD53 KRZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 KRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD53 KRZ registered?

AD53 KRZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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